- The problem
- On certain travel trailers equipped with samsung microwave ovens, these ovens were produced with a defective panel. An electrical short can occur between circuit patterns on the membrane panel, especially overlapped by a "jumper" or jump wire. This may cause the oven to activate without pressing any key pads.
- The risk
- An electrical short can occur causing the oven to activate without pressing any key pads. This could result in excessive heat, smoke, or possibly a fire.
- The fix
- Samsung will notify customers and repair the panel free of charge. In the meantime, consumers should unplug their microwave, if possible. If the consumer is unable to unplug the microwave, they should leave the door ajar until the panel is replaced. Consumers should never use the microwave oven for storage or leave any towels, paper, cloth or other products in the microwave after use. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact samsung at 800-932-3837 or dutchmen at 574-537-0700.
Vehicle safety record
2003 Dutchmen Classic Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2003 Dutchmen Classic with NHTSA, most often about the body, doors & structure (2) and the wheels & tires (2). It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in November 2003 for the recreational vehicle / trailer. For comparison, the 2002 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical Classic year, for its age
#305 most complained-about 2003 vehicle
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2003 Dutchmen Classic problems
Share of all 3 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2003 Dutchmen Classic recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
What owners say
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3 complaints about the 2003 Dutchmen Classic
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
I would like to know with whom I can file a complaint. I have defective tires on my 2003 dutchmen rv and have had two tires of the same type (general tires lt-225-75r16, ameri*550as) separate the tread from the casing while parked beside my home. I replaced both tires in front when the first one was defective and now the one in the rear did the same thing. I was just fortunate not to have had this happen while I was driving. I now feel I must replace all four tires in the back and the spare as a matter of...
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safety. Who do I address this to. I appears there should be a class action suite to make the tire manufacture replace or pay for these defective tires. My tires have only 10,000 miles on them and a lot of tread. I also took pictures of the tire before, and the one now to document this. *Tr
2003 Adirondack travel trailer, model 30fb. We noticed saw dust appearing on the counter tops, stove and sink area. I noticed that the tv shelf above the kitchen table was broken and dining booth brace and counter had shifted. In addition, cabinet had come away from the floor. The skid bars sustained a small bend or scuff. There was simply not enough evidence to indicate that something had been hit with any force, certainly not with sufficient force to cause this sort of damage to the frame. If a...
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collision had actually occurred the skid bars would have been be completely crushed, and there would have been other signs of damage on the undercarriage. The two-inch ball 5,000 lb hitch coupler that was on our trailer and continued into a frame that was not designed or intended to support a 30-foot trailer that has a gvwr of 6,000 lbs. The weight put too much strain on the centre of the trailer, where the frame has been weakened by the design of the axle clearance. This problem was probably aggravated by the tandem axles, putting pressure on the frame during turning maneuvers. The design limit was being pushed too far, from the 5,000 lb coupler to a frame that did not seem capable of supporting the weight of a 30-foot trailer. I am gravely concerned about the quality and safety of our trailer. Unless the frame were significant reinforced and found to be strengthened sufficiently I would not be confident that the problems would not recur. Notwithstanding all of the above, trailers should be rugged enough to withstand the normal seasonal use for which they were intended. Trailers should not be so delicate that a small scrape on a skid bar caused structural damage. I was possibly very luckily to notice these problems before another extended trip as this problem could go unchecked, and the trailer could very well cause an accident being out of control and have life threatening results.*Ak
Trailer was manufactured with soft copper propane lines inside the wheel weld. Vehicle suffered a blow out, which blew out the refrigerator, heat and water heater. Consumer stated that dealer told him it could have caused an explosion. *Ak the tire blewout when the cap came off of the wheel. *Sc the tire blew out because it could not handle the weight of the rv. *Jb
Dutchmen Classic: every year compared
All Classic years2003 Dutchmen Classic vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 Dutchmen Classic | 3 | 1 | D | |
| 2003 Dutchmen Classic Laminate | 2 | 1 | D | Compare |
| 2003 Dutchmen Aero | 2 | 2 | F | Compare |
| 2003 Dutchmen Trailer | 2 | 2 | D | Compare |
| 2003 Dutchmen Lite | 1 | 1 | C | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2003 Dutchmen Classic
Does the 2003 Dutchmen Classic have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2003 Dutchmen Classic: recreational vehicle / trailer (November 2003). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Dutchmen Classic?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the body, doors & structure (2), wheels & tires (2).
How many complaints has the 2003 Dutchmen Classic had?
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on April 20, 2004 and the latest on December 7, 2010. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2003 Dutchmen Classic a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 26 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical Dutchmen Classic year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 2003 Dutchmen Classic has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data